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13 Minutes
Hosted by Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi · EN
"13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs" a Why is born from a brutal truth—every 13 minutes, a man dies by suicide. Hosted by Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi, Logotherapist, men’s coach, and co-founder of Men’s Peer Groups, this podcast uncovers raw stories of transformation, resilience, and the power of finding your why.
Rediscover meaning. Reclaim purpose. Defy despair. Are you ready to live your why?
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Falling to Grace: How Hitting Rock Bottom Can Save a Man’s Life with Collin Chartier
Yesterday01:00:17Tap to summarizeEvery 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life. This podcast exists to push back that clock by helping men discover, learn, and live their Why. In this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down for a raw, unfiltered conversation with former professional triathlete Collin Chartier, a man who reached the absolute pinnacle of his sport, only to have it all come crashing down.At 29 years old, Collin was ranked 11th in the world when he became the center of the biggest doping scandal in triathlon history. Stripped of his career, his profession, and his entire identity overnight, he faced a brutal wave of public scrutiny and isolation. But what felt like the end was actually a brutal catalyst for rebirth. Collin opens up about the relentless pressure of the "never enough" mindset, the gray zones that lead to self-sabotage, and how hitting bottom wasn't a fall from grace, but a profound fall to grace.Dr. B connects Collin's athletic collapse to his own painful transition away from life as a pulpit rabbi, exposing the traps men fall into when their self-worth is entirely tied to their achievements. Together, they break down the psychology of the "ego-protective mechanism," the danger of suffering in silence, and why self-actualization means nothing without self-transcendence.Plus, Collin takes Dr. B through a powerful, live 4-minute pattern-interrupt breath work practice. They dive into the physiological science of box breathing, how fabricating anxiety through CO2 tolerance trains the nervous system to choose response over reaction, and why mastering your breath is the ultimate form of grounding.From running rim-to-rim-to-rim at the Grand Canyon to his upcoming 2,000-mile "Running Home" project for addiction recovery and mental health, Collin’s story is a living blueprint for any man who needs to dismantle his false self and build a life on solid ground.Connect with Collin Chartier:• Instagram: @collinchartier• Download the Ground AppEngage with Dr. B HaLevi:• YouTube: @bhalevi• Facebook: Dr.BHaLevi• Instagram: @baruch_halevi• Visit the WebsiteJoin the Movement:• Support the 13 Minutes Mission
Transcribe →The Fiery Sword: How to Vanquish Your Darkest Spiritual Shadows with Melody Hu
1w ago00:55:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi welcomes Melody Hu, an energetic force of optimism, Enneagram 7 visionary, artist, and speaker, for a profoundly deep and wide-ranging conversation that moves quickly from the material world into the spiritual and psychological realms.Melody opens up about a profound spiritual awakening of universal love and oneness she experienced at just 11 years old, which was quickly followed by a terrifying, 15-year battle with sleep paralysis. She shares the exact "fiery sword" visualization she used at age 26 to finally vanquish that dark presence. Dr. B connects this deeply to his own pivotal "fiery sword" moment with plant medicine following his father’s suicide, highlighting how facing our shadows head-on can completely rewrite our soul contracts.Together, they dive into the structural and biological programming of men, discussing testosterone, the critical need for honest mentorship during puberty, and the lack of resources for young boys navigating modern war zones like pornography. They also explore the true nature of leadership, contrasting the existential burden of hierarchical power, which led Dr. B to step away from being a pulpit rabbi, with the beauty of the "servant leader" archetype found in ancient traditions. From the physics of dance and embodiment to the role of the artist in bringing God out of the shadows, this episode is a masterclass in extracting what is good from the world and evolving it.The conversation reaches a powerful climax when Melody asks Dr. B about the meaning of life, prompting him to share the raw, unfiltered daily warrior declaration he recites three times a day to stay anchored against generational trauma and chaos.Connect with Melody Hu:• Website: https://www.melodyhu.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hellomelodyhu• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellomelodyhu• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melodyhu• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellomelodyhuEngage with B HaLevi:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/• Website: https://bhalevi.com/Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission:• https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/
Transcribe →From Loneliness to Community: Faith, Fitness, and Finding Your Why with Trent Poulsen
2w ago00:45:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Trent Poulsen, co-founder of Ember and Ice and host of the upcoming Out of Pocket podcast, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about what it takes to build a meaningful life from the inside out.Trent opens up about growing up in a small mountain town outside Boulder, battling depression and suicidal thoughts in high school, and how loneliness quietly shaped his early years. He shares the role substances played in helping him find connection in college, and what it looked like to eventually walk away from them and build something real.Together they explore how Ember and Ice grew from a personal need for community into a nature-based sanctuary for connection and healing, and what happened when the business hit a wall and had to pivot. They also dig into faith in a secular world, the difference between trust and conviction, Trent's unexpected path to Christianity, fitness as a means versus an end, and what Viktor Frankl would say about a six-pack of abs.This is a conversation about the kind of man you become when you stop running from loneliness and start building toward something bigger than yourself.Engage with B HaLevi:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/• Website: https://bhalevi.com/Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission:• https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/
Transcribe →Money, Meaning, and the Flow of It All with Natalie Levy
3w ago00:46:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi sits down with Natalie Levy, founding partner of She's Independent Investments and author of Cash is Queen: A Conscious Journey into Angel Investing, for one of the most unexpected and expansive conversations the show has ever had.What starts as a conversation about finance quickly becomes something much deeper. Natalie shares her journey from Wall Street to Boulder, from chasing numbers to chasing meaning, and how losing three family members to suicide shaped her relationship with money, purpose, and life itself.Together they explore why money is never really about money, the difference between hoarding wealth and letting it flow, what Jewish wisdom has to say about currency and idolatry, and why the question investors should always ask first is the same one B asks every man he works with: what is your why?They also get into angel investing as a vehicle for healing and change, the link between financial illiteracy and mental health, masculine versus feminine approaches to wealth, and what orgasmic energy and tantric philosophy have to do with how we move money through the world.This one goes places. Come ready.Connect with Natalie Levy:Instagram: @nattygram_and_bBook: Cash is Queen: A Conscious Journey into Angel InvestingEngage with B HaLevi:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/Website: https://bhalevi.com/Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/
Transcribe →The Modern Father and His Why
4w ago00:44:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of 13 Minutes, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi sits down with Ravi Rothenberg, also known as The Peaceful Papa, for a grounded and deeply human conversation about what it really means to live with purpose.They explore the tension between survival and meaning, the crisis of men’s mental health, and the idea that purpose is not something you find once—but something you live moment to moment. Ravi shares his personal journey from entrepreneurship and yoga in India to becoming a conscious car salesman, father, and spiritual practitioner.Together, they unpack how men often reduce identity to occupation, why emotional presence matters in everyday transactions, and how spirituality can be integrated into ordinary life—from parenting to work to relationships. The conversation also touches on Viktor Frankl’s philosophy of meaning, the influence of Eastern spiritual traditions, and the importance of embodied fatherhood in a modern world.This episode challenges men to rethink success, reconnect with presence, and consider what it means to live not just with a “why,” but with awareness in every moment.Engage with B HaLevi:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/Website: https://bhalevi.com/Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/
Transcribe →Breaking Generational Wounds and Finding a Why
May 2801:00:28Tap to summarizeIn this powerful conversation, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi sits down with Leah Young to explore the deep intersections of generational trauma, healing, identity, and purpose. Leah shares her lived experience growing up in a wounded family system, navigating a high-demand religion, and ultimately becoming a cycle breaker committed to emotional safety, conscious parenting, and inner healing.Together they dive into the heart of what it means for men to find a “why,” the impact of addiction as unprocessed pain, and how love, compassion, and responsibility can interrupt generational cycles. The conversation expands into the evolving role of men in today’s world, the “nice guy” archetype, authenticity versus approval-seeking, and the collective need for deeper emotional awareness.They also explore plant medicine as a catalyst for healing and integration, emphasizing intention, surrender, and responsibility as essential parts of transformation. Ultimately, this episode is a call toward inner work, relational healing, and remembering that true belonging begins within.Engage with B HaLevi:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/Website: https://bhalevi.com/Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/
Transcribe →Recovering Mr. Tough Guy
May 2100:38:57Tap to summarizeIn this deeply honest episode of the 13 Minutes podcast, Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi and Dave Mann unpack the hidden cost of “tough guy” culture and what it really means to become a good man.Together, they explore the journey from emotional survival to emotional freedom — confronting shame, healing inherited patterns, learning vulnerability, and discovering the strength found in accountability, brotherhood, and love.B and Dave speak candidly about:-Growing up in cultures that rewarded toughness over tenderness-The difference between shame and guilt-Why men struggle to ask for help-Breaking generational cycles of emotional suppression-Marriage, forgiveness, and emotional repair-The power of men’s peer groups and authentic connection-Learning to say hard things and hear hard things-Why vulnerability may be the greatest form of masculine strengthThis conversation is for every man who has ever hidden behind anger, pride, silence, performance, or survival mode — and for anyone who loves a man trying to become better.At the heart of this episode is a simple but powerful truth:You are not alone, and there is another way forward.Engage with B HaLevi:Facebook: Dr. B HaLevi FacebookInstagram: @baruch_halevi instagramWebsite: B HaLevi Official WebsiteJoin or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: 13 Minutes Mission
Transcribe →AI, Masculinity and the Search for Meaning
May 1400:49:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode of 13 Minutes: Why Every Man Needs a Why, B sits down with AI consultant and entrepreneur Patrick McCiser for a powerful conversation on technology, purpose, relationships, and what it truly means to be human.What begins as a discussion about AI quickly unfolds into a deeper exploration of identity, loneliness, love, men’s work, and the danger of losing ourselves in achievement, productivity, and the “decimal chase.” Together, they explore the promise and shadow of artificial intelligence, the importance of authentic connection, and why every man must discover a purpose beyond success.They also dive into the Enneagram, partnership, emotional honesty, people-pleasing, and how men can move from needing validation to living from grounded truth.This is a conversation about consciousness, connection, and becoming fully human in an increasingly artificial world.Engage with B HaLevi:Facebook: Dr. B HaLevi FacebookInstagram: @baruch_halevi InstagramWebsite: B HaLevi Official WebsiteJoin or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: 13 Minutes Mission
Transcribe →What does Dying to Live truly means?
Apr 2300:54:29Tap to summarizeDid you know that every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life? This heartbreaking statistic is the driving force behind this show. My guest today, Kyle Emanuel Brown, is a man who was living the "hustle culture" dream—fitness empire, elite health metrics, world-class performance—until it nearly killed him. In this episode, we dive into Kyle’s journey from a septic shock ICU bed to the King’s Chamber in Giza, exploring why men must trade their ego-driven "hustle" for soul-fueled alignment. If you are a man searching for deeper meaning, or if you care about the men in your life, this conversation is a must-watch.Inside This Episode:The ICU Reality Check: How Kyle went from "epitome of health" to organ failure and what clinical medicine couldn't explain.Hustle Culture vs. Alignment: The "When/Then" trap and why achieving your goals won't give you the freedom you think it will.The Egypt Transformation: A private moment in the Great Pyramid at 1:11 AM that killed off an old version of Kyle and birthed the new.Living the "WE" Consciousness: Why true spirituality isn't found in isolation, but in the dishes, the carpool, and showing up for your tribe.Total Self-Trust: Why Kyle paused his book for three years to ensure he was actually embodying the message before sharing it.Plant Medicine & Integration: How peak experiences like 5-MeO-DMT (Buffo) can remove the fear of death and make you fall in love with the "human video game."Rooted Community: The story behind Colorado Rooted Entrepreneurs and the power of heart-centered connection for men. Key Takeaways:Alignment Over Perfection: Being your "best self" isn't about having a six-pack; it's about being congruent with your highest values in the midst of life's chaos.The "WE" Shift: Midlife is the choice between "Me time" and "We time." True self-transcendence happens when we serve something beyond our own ego.Redefining the Spiritual: Spirituality isn't just meditation—it’s how you treat your wife, how you cook for your kids, and being impeccable with your word.Trusting the Unknown: We don't need to have it all figured out; we just need to trust the self that is connected to the source. Connect with Kyle Emanuel BrownWebsite: RapidHarmony.comBook: TotalSelfTrustCommunity: Colorado Rooted Entrepreneurs (Rooted) Join the MissionMy mission is to change the number from 13 minutes to 14 minutes. One extra minute saves tens of thousands of lives. Help me reach the men who need this message:Follow/Subscribe to the channel for more deep dives into meaning and purpose.Like this video to help the algorithm find the men who are struggling.Share this with one man in your life who needs to find his "WHY."Engage with B HaLevi:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.BHaLevi/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/Website: https://bhalevi.com/Join or Support the 13 Minutes Mission: https://bhalevi.com/the-13-minutes-mission/
Transcribe →The Why of Embodiment
Apr 1600:42:24Tap to summarizeDr. B HaLevi sits down with Amanda Frederick for a powerful conversation about breathwork, relationships, self-worth, and living with purpose. In a world where a man dies by suicide every 13 minutes, they explore how discovering your “why” can become the foundation for healing and resilience.Amanda shares her journey from perfectionism and people-pleasing to self-worth and unconditional love. Together, they unpack how breathwork can regulate the nervous system, release stored trauma, and reconnect us to the body’s wisdom.They also dive into relationship dynamics, including the common wounds of feeling “too much” or “not enough,” and how couples can create deeper safety, connection, and intimacy through awareness and compassion.This episode is an invitation to breathe deeper, love healthier, and live in alignment with who you truly are.#MensMentalHealth #Breathwork #Embodiment #SelfWorth #Relationships #HealingJourney #InnerWork #EmotionalHealth #TraumaHealing #Authenticity #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #ConsciousLiving #LifePurpose #SomaticHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfDiscovery #Vulnerability #PurposeDrivenLife #SpiritualGrowth
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